The Art of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

(Hardback)

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A beautiful behind-the-scenes look at the art and making of the Miss Peregrine movie, by two of Tim Burton's longtime collaborators. This visual tour of the movie world of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children created by iconic filmmaker Tim Burton is sure to be a must-have for fans of the series! This companion book will feature behind the scenes images and set information from two of Burton's longtime collaborators, including details on costume design, cinematography, set design, concept art, and more. An oversized hardback size makes it perfect as a gift or collector's item.

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A great gift for fans...The Sun

This visual tour of the movie world ofMiss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children, created by iconic filmmaker Tim Burton, is sure to be a must-have for fans of the series!Library Journal

Filled with exclusive interviews, on-set photography, and special introductions by Tim Burton and Ransom Riggs, this deluxe hardcover volume is a terrific gift for peculiars of all ages!Book Referees

Avery in-depth exploration of the creation of the movie. . .Now that Ive read this, Im eager to see the film and read the books.GeekDad

Fiveyears of work by Tim Burton and his crew has finally paid off, as detailed in this intriguing book. Slickly produced and featuring incredible high-definition photos and images, [The Art of Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children]details the agonizing story-to-screen processes they endured and gives many personal thoughts by the filmmakers. Its a great read for those who have already experiencedthe books. . .full ofmany in-depth details about the story (and the film).Zombies in My Blog

[The Art of Miss Peregrine] is a powerful assessment of the power, production and special appeal ofMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, packaged in an oversized, lavish and photo-packed format highly recommended for any serious filmmaker, prior Burton fans, and those who loved the movie.Donovans Bookshelf

Exploring every conceivable stage of its development from casting, location scouting, set building, costume & makeup, the intensive filming schedule and post-production, Gallos detailed account leaves no stone left unturned with interviews from key participants both in front and behind the camera while, the behind-the-scenes passport is also beautifully furnished with glossy onset photographs, Burtons personal production sketches and gorgeous concept art.Mikes Pop Culture Playhouse

For a true behind-the-scenes visual tour of the film and its production and completion this book is [a] wonderful compilation of facts, photos and funCollectors Corner

Author Bio

Leah Gallo is an author, photographer and book editor who has worked closely with filmmaker Tim Burton since 2007. She wrote and edited the award-winning tome The Art of Tim Burton, and has edited and provided photographs for Dark Shadows- The Visual Companion, Frankenweenie- The Visual Companion, and Alice in Wonderland- The Visual Companion. She has also created crew books for Burton's films, including Sweeney Todd- Still Lifes and Deaths, The Science of Frankenweenie, and Dark Shadows- Cast & Crew Book. Previously, she edited the award-winning, documental publication Arrow Rock- Where the Past is the Future, and wrote and photographed a weekly column in the Columbia Missourian.